Nantucket, MA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Nantucket, MA have 16 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 107 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Nantucket, MA head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

30

Longest Drive

135.8 mi

Haverhill, MA

Quickest Drive

3h 6m

Plymouth, MA

Plan Around Nantucket, MA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Nantucket, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Haverhill, MA to Nantucket, MA 135.8 mi · 4h 39m Lawrence, MA to Nantucket, MA 127.6 mi · 4h 29m City of Lowell, MA to Nantucket, MA 126.9 mi · 4h 33m Lowell, MA to Nantucket, MA 126.5 mi · 4h 31m

Continue From Nantucket, MA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Nantucket, MA to Haverhill, MA 135.1 mi · 4h 39m Nantucket, MA to City of Lowell, MA 134 mi · 4h 14m Nantucket, MA to Lowell, MA 133.4 mi · 4h 10m Nantucket, MA to Lawrence, MA 127.9 mi · 4h 31m

Trips from Nantucket, MA

Nantucket, MA to Haverhill, MA

135.1 mi 4h 39m

Nantucket, MA to City of Lowell, MA

134 mi 4h 14m

Nantucket, MA to Lowell, MA

133.4 mi 4h 10m

Nantucket, MA to Lawrence, MA

127.9 mi 4h 31m

Nantucket, MA to Framingham, MA

119.4 mi 4h 2m

Nantucket, MA to Framingham Center, MA

117.7 mi 4h 22m

Nantucket, MA to Lynn, MA

111.1 mi 4h 1m

Nantucket, MA to Newton, MA

109.2 mi 3h 50m

Nantucket, MA to City of Somerville, MA

104.2 mi 4h 2m

Nantucket, MA to Somerville, MA

103.6 mi 4h 2m

Nantucket, MA to Boston, MA

101 mi 3h 43m

Nantucket, MA to Brockton, MA

91.7 mi 3h 37m

Nantucket, MA to Quincy, MA

91.4 mi 3h 32m

Nantucket, MA to Fall River, MA

89.6 mi 3h 30m

Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MA

78.4 mi 3h 20m

Nantucket, MA to Plymouth, MA

61.6 mi 3h 6m

Driving from Nantucket, MA

Expect an average of 107 miles and about 3h 55m behind the wheel when leaving Nantucket, MA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 135 miles (4h 39m), while the shortest is just 62 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Nantucket, MA most often head toward Haverhill, MA (135.1 mi, 4h 39m), City of Lowell, MA (134 mi, 4h 14m), Lowell, MA (133.4 mi, 4h 10m), Lawrence, MA (127.9 mi, 4h 31m), and Framingham, MA (119.4 mi, 4h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 107-mile drive from Nantucket, MA, expect to burn about 4.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Nantucket, MA and 14 routes heading into Nantucket, MA, covering 30 total connections. Distances range from 62 to 135 miles.

The longest mapped route from Nantucket, MA covers 135 miles and takes approximately 4h 39m. Shorter options start at just 62 miles.

The average route from Nantucket, MA runs about 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Nantucket, MA include Haverhill, MA, City of Lowell, MA, Lowell, MA and Lawrence, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.